RACINE, OHIO- Only three AMRA tracks were able to race last weekend because of the weeklong rains and Friday's downpours. Friday's rain seeled the deal on most nearly every regional track, however, Beckley Speedway decided to host a make-up race Saturday. Skyline raced in lieu of Midway Friday night despite the rains, and Atomic had a great show on Saturday.
At Beckley Motor Speedway, the Super Late Models brought a strong 16 car field for the fans to sit on the edge of their seats and watch. Wayne Hughes continued his fast time dominance. He set a blazing fast time of 13.137. The heat races were very competitive and racy as the fast times stuck even during race time. Ricky Williams won heat 1 and Harold Redman Jr. dominated heat 2. In the feature time were still quick as the drivers were still running 13.5's! Harold Redman Jr. had his car on a rail and went on to lead the whole feature. Wayne Hughes who started in the 3rd place seemed like he may have had something for him but ran out of time. As they do every week, Hughes and Williams put on an awesome show battling side by side for a long time. The car to watch watch Travis Brookover's 12B who started way back in the 14th place after a problem in the heat race. He battled his way side by side all the way to a high of 4th at once before falling back and finishing 6th. The top 5 were the #28R of Harold Redman followed by #1H Wayne Hughes and #12 Ricky Williams, 4th was #17N of Kenney Newhouse and rounding out the top 5 was the #115 of Zack Dohm with his 525 crate motor! All in all a great show with 16 very strong late models on hand!
The Modifieds were the first show after intermission and raindrops fell for just a minute. Before we get to the feature though we must mention that the other Hughes, Tate Hughes, continue his dominance in qualifying too. He set an amazingly fast time of a 14.432. Almost breaking Keith Bills track record. Tate went on to win heat 1, heat 2 was taken by Joe Cox and heat 3 by Joe Meadows in his #33. The modifieds had the biggest turn out of the night with 18 cars. In the feature as stated before raindrops fell just as we were getting ready to start. The race even with the rain falling went caution free! Tate Hughes dominated the show early, but lap traffic proved difficult and caught Cox and Meadows up to put on a heck of a show to the finish. Tate was blocking and Cox and Meadows were trying everything they could to figure out how to get around Hughes. Coming to the checkers they would be 3 wide at the line for first, but who would come out on top? It would be Tate Hughes leading the whole race followed by a gap of .210 the #41 of Joe Cox and the #33 of Joe Meadows ended up 3rd only .719 off the win. Rounding out the top 5 were the #11G of David Godfrey and the #17 of Jason Cochran. This was one amazing race that was one for the ages for the open wheel modified class.
ATOMIC Speedway
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO- One of the most competitive nights of racing in the history of Atomic Speedway concluded with a near photo finishas Bob Crace, Jr. won a heated battle on a last lap pass of Harley Martin to claim the C & M Racing Equipment Sport Mod main. Six of the night's eight heat races went down to the wire, setting the stage for a quartet of barn-burning finishes in the fourth feature events. Even the kids put on a great show in the bicycle races and the festive Kid' Night activities.
Vandalia, Ohio's Jimmy Stinson, aboard the Jamie Miller-owned 6s, claimed the biggest win of the night by outdistancing early leader Ryan Broughton in the Pine Tree Towing and Recovery 410 Sprint Car main. Kenny "Worth the Price of Admission" Johnson lived up to his namesake by holding off the challenges of K-C Burdette for a photo finish in the Advanced Services AMRA Octane Modified 20-lap main and Dean Boyd pulled off his fourth win of the year in the Street Stock main after a torrid race-long battle with Adam Jones.
Kenny Johnson, Mineral Wells, WV--the five time AMRA champion-- is usually the man to watch coming off the tail. Johnson was equally spectacular in starting on the pole, only to have to survive the challenges of Parkersburg, WV driver K-C Burdette. Burdette had won the first heat in a last-to-first place run, then determined his own fate in the feature with a spin on lap six that sent him to the tail.
Johnson meanwhile had to fend off Dave Fireball Pinkerton, who along with Matt Holcomb and Doug Adkins made it an exciting four-way race. Pinkerton at one time shuffled back to fourth, but recovered nicely to regain second. Matt Holcomb had a great run going much of the night. Doug Adkins moved into second, then fell off the pace and back to sixth before charging back to fourth at the finish.
Jimmy Lennex at one point seemed to be out of the chase, but came on strong at the finish, while Dave McWilliams, Eric Arledge, and Bob Crace, Jr. each ran consistently well.
Johnson appeared to soar into another county in the early going, but had his lead decimated by a pair of cautions, one of which was by Burdette on lap six. Burdette charged from the tail of the 21-car starting field and into third on the 16th circuit, then second a lap later. That set up a firestorm of a finish as Burdette twice bore past Johnson only to have Johnson dive low in one to half Burdette's final challenge. Burdette gave it another try blitzing alongside Johnson at the finish with Johnson winning by a nose-plate.
Johnson said, "I love this track and I love these fans. I felt kind of defeated coming here tonight as we have fought engine problems for a week. It didn't run right last night, it didn't run right in the heat, and it didn't run right in the feature, but we had enough to get to victory lane. K-C beat me last night and I was second, so it felt good to be on top tonight."
Rounding out the top ten were Johnson, Burdette, Dave Fireball Pinkerton, Matt Holcomb, Doug Adkins, Jimmy Lennex, Dave McWilliams, Eric Arledge, and Bob Crace, Jr.
Skyline Hosts Midway Event
Power Outage to Blame
STEWART, OHIO-The changing of the guard has not yet taken place! At least not entirely! Veteran Andy Bond claimed one for the seasoned race fans as he flat-footed to a win in the Curtis 53c car after a race-long battle with Tyler Carpenter. In the modifieds, K-C Burdette, in the Jimmy Fordyce 4c rung in the new with a win for the younger set. That too was a grizzly battle with 5-time AMRA champion Kenny Johnson. The next night at Atomic the duo reversed their roles with Johnson fending off Burdette for the win.
Bond grabbed the lead early, but had a mirror full of Carpenter, Mr. Consistent Ronnie Mayle, and Harold Redman, Jr. Heavy rains left the track fast, smooth, and tacky. The high speeds entertained the crowd and made quick finishes of the competitive events.
Like in a video game, Bond climbed to the expert level and brought home the win. That came desptite the daring efforts of the Kamikazee Kid Carpenter who blitzed to second ahead of Mayle, Redman, and Ralph Withem.
In the modified main, K-C Burdette -- the veteran of the Late Model ranks-- honed his modified driving skills to near perfection. A stout field of cars was on hand as has been the case all season long on the fast 3/8 mile oval. The 4-c was blistering fast, but crafty veteran Kenny Johnson was right there for the duration giving chase and looking for the win. Burdette outraced Johnson and Kyle Bond. Bond, the third generation driver, put forth a great effort in holding off J.P. Roberts and fast timer Jess Hartman.
The top ten were 1. 4 KC Burdette , 2. 1J Kenny Johnson , 3. 10 Kyle Bond , 4. 9R JP Roberts , 5. 5 Jess Hartman , 6. B4 Jeremy Blake , 7. 01 Andy Bond , 8. C7 Casey Fritz , 9.000 Robert Garnes , and 10. 73 Rick Venham.
Come get the Bonus Bucks............
$$$$$$ BONUS BUCKS NIGHT FRIDAY MAY 23rd $$$$$$
$1500 or possibly $2000 to WIN and $150 to start Late Model feature.
FAIRPLANE, WEST VIRGINIA- I-77 Raceway Park is excited to announce $$BONUS BUCK NIGHTS$$ this coming Friday. In addition to the increased purse for the night we will also add BONUS BUCKS if one lucky Late Model Drive takes all three: Top Time, Dash Winner and Feature Winner.
If he wins all three those BONUS BUCKS will pay an additional $500.00 and he will walk away with $2000.00!!!!!!
**Note: If there are different winners for fastest time and dash winner there will not be any additional payouts for those winners.
Friday night is also Teachers & Kids Night! All teachers with a valid County School ID will receive $2.00 off General Admission and we will also have a KIDS BIKE RACE (race is for kids ten and under). I-77 Raceway Park will give away a brand new bike to the first place boy and first place girl who wins the race! Bring your kids bike and remember kids ten and under get in for FREE! Race will take place during intermission.
50/50 for Friday night will be donated to the Elk District Little League so be sure to purchase your tickets!
ANNOUNCEMENT: The voice of I-77 Raceway Park, Dave Young, will have a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT Friday night in regarding a NEW EVENT that will take place at I-77 Raceway Park's facility!
RACING: LATE MODELS, MODIFIEDS, SEMI-LATES/CRATES, MOD-LITES AND MINI WEDGES. I-77 Raceway Park has eliminated the 4-Cylinder Front Wheel Drive Class.
DON'T MISS OUT ON ALL THE "BONUS BUCKS NIGHT" ACTION AT I-77 RACEWAY PARK FRIDAY MAY 23RD!!
Gates Open at 5:00 pm and Racing starts at 7:30 pm
$12.00 General Admission, Kids 10 and under Free, $30.00 Pit Entrance www.racei77.com Friday's forecast is SUNNY AND 75!!! Join us at the dirt track this Memorial Day weekend for a great night of racing! We have several things planned for the night and we look forward to spending the weekend with our dirt track friends and family! See you Friday night under the lights of our 3/8th oval track!
Legendary Hilltop Hosts Veteran's Salute MARIETTA, OHIO- The Legendary Hilltop Speedway will host a Memorial Day “Salute to the Troops”; All active or retired veterans admitted free with ID card.
Beckley It's the Gold Rush! And it's finally here for the 3rd try, the weather looks good so far!
BECKLEY, WEST VIRGINIA-Beckley will host a Gold Rush and a $2,000 to win Super Late Model AMRA event this Friday, May 23.
$2,000 to win super late models $200 to start. NO ENTRY FEE!!!! We will also give you a free transponder rental and pay your tolls one way (must bring receipts to pill draw). 30 Lap Main Event! $200 to the quick 6 winner courtesy of Allen & Sons Construction!!! Also if someone beats the track record for super lates of a 12.850 Strattis will give you an extra $500. So there is a chance for a super late to take home $2,700 Friday night!!! WOW!!
Also at intermission there will be a kids gold rush where the kids get to keep all the quarters they pick up. 3 lucky kids will get special quarters that will let them win bicycles courtesy of Hanover Contracting! There will be goodies for the kids given away all night!
We will also run all our other regular classes with a regular show including AMRA Open Wheel Modifieds, FASTRAK Crates, Outlaw Streets, Street Stocks, and Hornets.
General admission is only $12 with kids 6-10 $6 and 5 and under free! Pits cost only $25!
Gates open at 4 with driver's meeting at 6:45 and racing starting around 7:15.
So come out to the Inaugural Gold Rush this Friday night May 23rd at "The Fastest 3/8ths Mile in the South!" It's not going to be a show you want to miss!
Get all the info on beckleymotorspeedway.net
PRINCETON SPEEDWAY HOSTS TRIPLE CROWN
Princeton-Sunday.... May 25th 'THE' Triple Crown is coming to your Hometown Track at Princeton Speedway. The track will host the final leg of the three day racing Event for FASTRAK. Over 40,000.00 is at stake for the FASTRAK Memorial Day "Triple Crown" Racing will start in Charlotte on Friday, Wythe Raceway on Saturday and Sunday the Final Event at Princeton Speedway. Both Princeton and Wythe Raceway will have Twin Features for the Triple Crown. Mark your calendars and plan on Spending your Memorial Day at the Dirt Track!! This is an event you don't want to miss!! Spread the word
Jackson County Open For Business Friday
Jackson County Speedway – AMRA Modifieds plus regular show in all classes. To all Modlite drivers who are coming to race at Jackson County Speedway and Brushcreek Motorsports this weekend. We have been contacted by Brushcreek and they have added to our bonus. Now its two hundred for the same driver who wins both nights.
The Super Late Models brought a strong 16 car field for the fans to sit on the edge of their seats and watch. Wayne Hughes continued his fast time dominance. He set a blazing fast time of 13.137. The heat races were very competitive and racy as the fast times stuck even during race time. Ricky Williams won heat 1 and Harold Redman Jr. dominated heat 2. In the feature time were still quick as the drivers were still running 13.5's! Harold Redman Jr. had his car on a rail and went on to lead the whole feature. Wayne Hughes who started in the 3rd place seemed like he may have had something for him but ran out of time. As they do every week, Hughes and Williams put on an awesome show battling side by side for a long time. The car to watch watch Travis Brookover's 12B who started way back in the 14th place after a problem in the heat race. He battled his way side by side all the way to a high of 4th at once before falling back and finishing 6th. The top 5 were the #28R of Harold Redman followed by #1H Wayne Hughes and #12 Ricky Williams, 4th was #17N of Kenney Newhouse and rounding out the top 5 was the #115 of Zack Dohm with his 525 crate motor! All in all a great show with 16 very strong late models on hand!
The Modifieds were the first show after intermission and raindrops fell for just a minute. Before we get to the feature though we must mention that the other Hughes, Tate Hughes, continue his dominance in qualifying too. He set an amazingly fast time of a 14.432. Almost breaking Keith Bills track record. Tate went on to win heat 1, heat 2 was taken by Joe Cox and heat 3 by Joe Meadows in his #33. The modifieds had the biggest turn out of the night with 18 cars. In the feature as stated before raindrops fell just as we were getting ready to start. The race even with the rain falling went caution free! Tate Hughes dominated the show early, but lap traffic proved difficult and caught Cox and Meadows up to put on a heck of a show to the finish. Tate was blocking and Cox and Meadows were trying everything they could to figure out how to get around Hughes. Coming to the checkers they would be 3 wide at the line for first, but who would come out on top? It would be Tate Hughes leading the whole race followed by a gap of .210 the #41 of Joe Cox and the #33 of Joe Meadows ended up 3rd only .719 off the win. Rounding out the top 5 were the #11G of David Godfrey and the #17 of Jason Cochran. This was one amazing race that was one for the ages for the open wheel modified class.
Ohio Valley Speedway
"Kid's Night - Gold Rush"
Racing ALL Classes:
AMRA Late Model - AMRA Modified - Pure Stock - 4 Cylinder FWD - Mini-Wedges
ATOMIC SUMMARY May 17, 2014
ADVANCE SERVICES H & c AMRA MODIFIEDS (22) Heat One-KC Burdette, Brian Whiteman, Matt Holcomb, Eric Arledge, Bob Crace, Jr., Jimmy Lennex, Tim Tribby Heat Two-Dave Pinkerton, Kenny Johnson, Dave McWilliams, Aaron Pendleton, Jason Cottrill, Glenn Keaton, Pete Brunton Heat Three-Doug Adkins, Rob Stambaugh, Donnie Miller, Brandon Oliver, Tyler Hendrix, Tom Arnott, Bill Thorlan, Glenn East
Feature: Kenny Johnson, K-C Burdette, Dave Fireball Pinkerton, Matt Holcomb, Doug Adkins, Jimmy Lennex, Dave McWilliams, Eric Arledge, Bob Crace, Jr., Brandon Oliver, Jason Cottrill, Aaron Pendleton, Donnie Miller, Glenn Keaton, Tom Arnott, Bill Thorla,Pete Brunton, Rob Stambaugh, Glenn East,Tyler Hendrix, Brian Whiteman, Tim Tribby (DNS)
Skyline Speedway Summary , May 16
Late Model Results
1. 53C Andy Bond , 2. 28 Tyler Carpenter , 3. 50 Ronnie Mayle , 4. 20 Harold Redman , 5. 15W Ralph Withem , 6. 19 Dylan Bledsoe , 7. DT1 Darin Roush , 8. 88D Jimmy Smith , 9. 42 Chris Garnes , 10. 44J Jeremy Berwanger , 11. A55 Bob Adams Jr , 12. 7 Dan Morrison , 13. 1W DNS -Chris Garnes Had Fast Time 13.15
FasTrak Results
1. 57 Kyle Thomas , 2. 7JR Danny Thomas , 3. 77 Joel Prosser , 4. 14 Hayden Porter , 5. 8 Brandon Perine 6. 431 Andy Brown
Modified Results
1. 4 KC Burdette , 2. 1J Kenny Johnson , 3. 10 Kyle Bond , 4. 9R JP Roberts , 5. 5 Jess Hartman , 6. B4 Jeremy Blake , 7. 01 Andy Bond , 8. C7 Casey Fritz , 9.000 Robert Garnes , 10. 73 Rick Venham , 11. 11x Jesse Rupe , 12. 7L Mark Lunning , 13. B8 Mitch Bruton , 14. 27S Josh Spur , 15. 45 Nick Corbitt , 16. 14J Jeremy Jarvis , 17. 11W Jarrod Willis , 18. R2 Roy Roush
- Jess Hartman Had Fast Time 13.57
Modified Consi Not Moving Forward
R7 Shane Roush & 12 Cody Faulk
M.O.V.E Modified Results
1. 29 Gary Gould , 2. B4 Jeremy Blake , 3. 66 Terry Hinkle , 4. C8 Coleton Perine , 5. 30 Brad Dickson , 6. 17J Jim Ludwig , 7. 60G Jeff Gillman , 8. 12 Shelia Donahue , 9. 64F Brian Filkens , 10. 55 Shawn Donahue , 11. 8 Zack Perine , 12. 2 Jarrett McCarly , 13. 1M Dakota Long , 14. 79 Cody Bright
Street Stock Top 5
1. 427 Jeremy Adams , 2. 0 Adam Jones , 3. 88D AJ Cannon , 4. 7 Dean Swanson , 5. 47X Dwayne Stiers
4Cyl Results
1. 11M Kyle Moyer , 2. 17G Bradley Gebhart , 3. 47R Don Rufener Jr , 4. 07R Don Rufener III , 5. 27 Rusty Beasser , 6. J9 Jeff Rankin , 7. 24 John Rankin , 8. 7R Tammy Rufener DNS 9. 8RR DNS
Mini Wedge Results
1. 7 Zack Carr , 2. 5 Hunter Krivest , 3. 81 Aiden Powell , 4. 20 Kasey Rankin , 5. 44 Pierce Newlon , 6. 3D Alex Dunlap DNF
Enduro Results
1. 42 Eric Star , 2. 685 Cody Stalnaker , 3. 77R Howard Rock
MIDWAY SPEEDWAY 5/23
-DONNIE GARVEN MEMORIAL RACE , 50 LAPS , $800 TO WIN 4CYL.
Racing All Classes
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Atomic to host Hall of Fame
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO-Some of the biggest names in racing have passed through the gates of Atomic Speedway, including Indy 500 and Daytona 500 veterans, however, the success of the storied 3/8 mile high-banked oval lies in its grass-roots, locally dedicated racing pioneers. Saturday, May 24 many of those racing greats will be honored with the induction of the 2014 K-C/Atomic Speedway Hall of Fame inductions. In addition to the reunion-type atmosphere, race fans will be treated to a pair of $2,500 to win features: a 25-lap $2,500 main for the 410 Outlaw Sprints and a 25-lap $2,500 run for the Late models, plus Advanced Services Modifieds.
The first class inducted in April of 2010 included Audie Swartz, Delmas Conley, Dean Knittle, Sam Erwin, Dan Reno; Jr. Spencer, Myrl Williams, Charlie McCann, The Smalley Family, Bud and Joe Frazier, Wayne McGuire and members of The Chillicothe Stock Car Racing Association. Inducted in 2011 were George Habour, Bobby Morgan, George Branscom, Bob LeMaster, Bob Crace Sr., Bob Crace Jr. and Stan Jefferies.
Spike Spears, Jim Meeker, Harry Martin, Dale Jones, Gerald Palmer and the Karshner Family will be inducted into the KC/Atomic Hallof Fame this Saturday Night May 24th.
“The Golden Spike”, Spike Spears, Chillicothe, was always a fan favorite due to his contagious smile and always upbeat attitude. Spears will lead the way once again as the early sprint and modified ace makes his way to Victory Lane once again as a Hall of Famer. Spears was probably most noted for his legendary win in the "Buckeye 100" in 1971 when he beat a contingent of Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Northern Ohio drivers.
Jimmy Meeker, Chillicothe, affectionately known as "The Cigar Kid" is the next inductee. The night that Meeker told fellow racers and fans he was hanging up his helmet surely surprised people; what was not a surprise was that at the end of the night Jim was once again in the winners circle, a place he was very familiar with. This racing legend won many races in the supermodified and sprint car division and was one of a very select few to go out with a win.
Harry Martin the man behind many of the early write-ups and photos helped put “The Atomic” on the map with his stories and photos. Martin had a keen eye for capturing that perfect shot of cars at speed and an eye that captured those special moments in victory lane. His photography and writing skills let the rest of the world what Chillicothe area fans knew--Atomic Speedway was one of the finest racing venues in the nation.
Dale Jones was a pioneer in open wheel racing and aided in the start of Atomic Speedway. Jones was an early racer and Chillicothe business man who actually raced in the first event at the fabled high banks on Blain Hwy and later went on to be a successful sprint and midget car owner in USAC. Some of Myrl Williams' early cars were driven by Dale Jones.
“Palmer to the judges stand” was something nearly every race fan heard for decades at Atomic Speedway. Gerald Palmer was one of the fixtures that made Atomic Speedway click smoothly every Saturday night. If it needed repaired, Palmer was the man who took care of it, and always with a smile on his face. From anything from the backstretch lights to the phone in the ticket booth, he had them working every Saturday night.
For a time Atomic Speedway became K-C Raceway--- and gladly so. The Karshner-Cooper connecton in the namesake K-C Raceway brought the track back to life in 1995 after a year lay-off in 1984. When Atomic Speedway was setting empty it was the entire Karshner family that got together with Chillicothe businessman Ralph Cooper to purchase and resurrect the speed plant. It was under their ownership that the keystone events such as “The Night The Stars Come Out” and “The Freedom 40” came to be.
For more information please call 740-703-9749 or 740-663-4141 or visit the Atomic Speedway website at <<< www.atomicspeedway.net >>> Atomic is located 12 miles South of Chillicothe, Ohio off SR 23, two miles out Blain Highway between Chillicothe, Ohio and Waverly, Ohio at Alma.
Atomic is a Hoosier only track. Check the website for rule details and the NDRL site for the weekend tire rule for late models which sees the NDRL return July 25 and July 26.
Coming Events!
May 23- Atomic Get-together! Two Live Bands: Gates Open 5:00 p.m. Six to Noon band and Crossroad Station band May 24- Hall of Fame night honoring the 'rich' Atomic History of 'Racing Greats'
$2,500 to win Sprints! $2,500 to win Late Models plus AMRA Modifieds.
May 31- FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT #1 $5.00 Admission to Honor our fans! Sprints, AMRA Late Models, AMRA Modifieds, Street Stocks June 14- Veterans Night: Sprints, AMRA Modifieds, Street Stocks, Sport Mods
Both Six to Noon & Crossroad Station performing in the same night!!!! May 23 in the front parking lot of Atomic Speedway!
We invite everyone to come out & enjoy to of the best bands in southern Ohio! Music starts at 8 p.m. Gaates open 5 p.m.
Great music! Race ticket give aways! Really Freakin Hot Slim Jim Speed Eating Contest! Hanging out with great friends! Oh, and did I mention, getting to see performances from two of the best bands around!
Come on out & kick off Memorial weekend in style! Spend Friday evening enjoying awesome music then Saturday evening enjoying some awesome dirt track racing!
*Thanks to Bruce Hines for much of the information provided above
At Beckley Motor Speedway, the Super Late Models brought a strong 16 car field for the fans to sit on the edge of their seats and watch. Wayne Hughes continued his fast time dominance. He set a blazing fast time of 13.137. The heat races were very competitive and racy as the fast times stuck even during race time. Ricky Williams won heat 1 and Harold Redman Jr. dominated heat 2. In the feature time were still quick as the drivers were still running 13.5's! Harold Redman Jr. had his car on a rail and went on to lead the whole feature. Wayne Hughes who started in the 3rd place seemed like he may have had something for him but ran out of time. As they do every week, Hughes and Williams put on an awesome show battling side by side for a long time. The car to watch watch Travis Brookover's 12B who started way back in the 14th place after a problem in the heat race. He battled his way side by side all the way to a high of 4th at once before falling back and finishing 6th. The top 5 were the #28R of Harold Redman followed by #1H Wayne Hughes and #12 Ricky Williams, 4th was #17N of Kenney Newhouse and rounding out the top 5 was the #115 of Zack Dohm with his 525 crate motor! All in all a great show with 16 very strong late models on hand!
The Modifieds were the first show after intermission and raindrops fell for just a minute. Before we get to the feature though we must mention that the other Hughes, Tate Hughes, continue his dominance in qualifying too. He set an amazingly fast time of a 14.432. Almost breaking Keith Bills track record. Tate went on to win heat 1, heat 2 was taken by Joe Cox and heat 3 by Joe Meadows in his #33. The modifieds had the biggest turn out of the night with 18 cars. In the feature as stated before raindrops fell just as we were getting ready to start. The race even with the rain falling went caution free! Tate Hughes dominated the show early, but lap traffic proved difficult and caught Cox and Meadows up to put on a heck of a show to the finish. Tate was blocking and Cox and Meadows were trying everything they could to figure out how to get around Hughes. Coming to the checkers they would be 3 wide at the line for first, but who would come out on top? It would be Tate Hughes leading the whole race followed by a gap of .210 the #41 of Joe Cox and the #33 of Joe Meadows ended up 3rd only .719 off the win. Rounding out the top 5 were the #11G of David Godfrey and the #17 of Jason Cochran. This was one amazing race that was one for the ages for the open wheel modified class.
ATOMIC Speedway
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO- One of the most competitive nights of racing in the history of Atomic Speedway concluded with a near photo finishas Bob Crace, Jr. won a heated battle on a last lap pass of Harley Martin to claim the C & M Racing Equipment Sport Mod main. Six of the night's eight heat races went down to the wire, setting the stage for a quartet of barn-burning finishes in the fourth feature events. Even the kids put on a great show in the bicycle races and the festive Kid' Night activities.
Vandalia, Ohio's Jimmy Stinson, aboard the Jamie Miller-owned 6s, claimed the biggest win of the night by outdistancing early leader Ryan Broughton in the Pine Tree Towing and Recovery 410 Sprint Car main. Kenny "Worth the Price of Admission" Johnson lived up to his namesake by holding off the challenges of K-C Burdette for a photo finish in the Advanced Services AMRA Octane Modified 20-lap main and Dean Boyd pulled off his fourth win of the year in the Street Stock main after a torrid race-long battle with Adam Jones.
Kenny Johnson, Mineral Wells, WV--the five time AMRA champion-- is usually the man to watch coming off the tail. Johnson was equally spectacular in starting on the pole, only to have to survive the challenges of Parkersburg, WV driver K-C Burdette. Burdette had won the first heat in a last-to-first place run, then determined his own fate in the feature with a spin on lap six that sent him to the tail.
Johnson meanwhile had to fend off Dave Fireball Pinkerton, who along with Matt Holcomb and Doug Adkins made it an exciting four-way race. Pinkerton at one time shuffled back to fourth, but recovered nicely to regain second. Matt Holcomb had a great run going much of the night. Doug Adkins moved into second, then fell off the pace and back to sixth before charging back to fourth at the finish.
Jimmy Lennex at one point seemed to be out of the chase, but came on strong at the finish, while Dave McWilliams, Eric Arledge, and Bob Crace, Jr. each ran consistently well.
Johnson appeared to soar into another county in the early going, but had his lead decimated by a pair of cautions, one of which was by Burdette on lap six. Burdette charged from the tail of the 21-car starting field and into third on the 16th circuit, then second a lap later. That set up a firestorm of a finish as Burdette twice bore past Johnson only to have Johnson dive low in one to half Burdette's final challenge. Burdette gave it another try blitzing alongside Johnson at the finish with Johnson winning by a nose-plate.
Johnson said, "I love this track and I love these fans. I felt kind of defeated coming here tonight as we have fought engine problems for a week. It didn't run right last night, it didn't run right in the heat, and it didn't run right in the feature, but we had enough to get to victory lane. K-C beat me last night and I was second, so it felt good to be on top tonight."
Rounding out the top ten were Johnson, Burdette, Dave Fireball Pinkerton, Matt Holcomb, Doug Adkins, Jimmy Lennex, Dave McWilliams, Eric Arledge, and Bob Crace, Jr.
Skyline Hosts Midway Event
Power Outage to Blame
STEWART, OHIO-The changing of the guard has not yet taken place! At least not entirely! Veteran Andy Bond claimed one for the seasoned race fans as he flat-footed to a win in the Curtis 53c car after a race-long battle with Tyler Carpenter. In the modifieds, K-C Burdette, in the Jimmy Fordyce 4c rung in the new with a win for the younger set. That too was a grizzly battle with 5-time AMRA champion Kenny Johnson. The next night at Atomic the duo reversed their roles with Johnson fending off Burdette for the win.
Bond grabbed the lead early, but had a mirror full of Carpenter, Mr. Consistent Ronnie Mayle, and Harold Redman, Jr. Heavy rains left the track fast, smooth, and tacky. The high speeds entertained the crowd and made quick finishes of the competitive events.
Like in a video game, Bond climbed to the expert level and brought home the win. That came desptite the daring efforts of the Kamikazee Kid Carpenter who blitzed to second ahead of Mayle, Redman, and Ralph Withem.
In the modified main, K-C Burdette -- the veteran of the Late Model ranks-- honed his modified driving skills to near perfection. A stout field of cars was on hand as has been the case all season long on the fast 3/8 mile oval. The 4-c was blistering fast, but crafty veteran Kenny Johnson was right there for the duration giving chase and looking for the win. Burdette outraced Johnson and Kyle Bond. Bond, the third generation driver, put forth a great effort in holding off J.P. Roberts and fast timer Jess Hartman.
The top ten were 1. 4 KC Burdette , 2. 1J Kenny Johnson , 3. 10 Kyle Bond , 4. 9R JP Roberts , 5. 5 Jess Hartman , 6. B4 Jeremy Blake , 7. 01 Andy Bond , 8. C7 Casey Fritz , 9.000 Robert Garnes , and 10. 73 Rick Venham.
Come get the Bonus Bucks............
$$$$$$ BONUS BUCKS NIGHT FRIDAY MAY 23rd $$$$$$
$1500 or possibly $2000 to WIN and $150 to start Late Model feature.
FAIRPLANE, WEST VIRGINIA- I-77 Raceway Park is excited to announce $$BONUS BUCK NIGHTS$$ this coming Friday. In addition to the increased purse for the night we will also add BONUS BUCKS if one lucky Late Model Drive takes all three: Top Time, Dash Winner and Feature Winner.
If he wins all three those BONUS BUCKS will pay an additional $500.00 and he will walk away with $2000.00!!!!!!
**Note: If there are different winners for fastest time and dash winner there will not be any additional payouts for those winners.
Friday night is also Teachers & Kids Night! All teachers with a valid County School ID will receive $2.00 off General Admission and we will also have a KIDS BIKE RACE (race is for kids ten and under). I-77 Raceway Park will give away a brand new bike to the first place boy and first place girl who wins the race! Bring your kids bike and remember kids ten and under get in for FREE! Race will take place during intermission.
50/50 for Friday night will be donated to the Elk District Little League so be sure to purchase your tickets!
ANNOUNCEMENT: The voice of I-77 Raceway Park, Dave Young, will have a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT Friday night in regarding a NEW EVENT that will take place at I-77 Raceway Park's facility!
RACING: LATE MODELS, MODIFIEDS, SEMI-LATES/CRATES, MOD-LITES AND MINI WEDGES. I-77 Raceway Park has eliminated the 4-Cylinder Front Wheel Drive Class.
DON'T MISS OUT ON ALL THE "BONUS BUCKS NIGHT" ACTION AT I-77 RACEWAY PARK FRIDAY MAY 23RD!!
Gates Open at 5:00 pm and Racing starts at 7:30 pm
$12.00 General Admission, Kids 10 and under Free, $30.00 Pit Entrance www.racei77.com Friday's forecast is SUNNY AND 75!!! Join us at the dirt track this Memorial Day weekend for a great night of racing! We have several things planned for the night and we look forward to spending the weekend with our dirt track friends and family! See you Friday night under the lights of our 3/8th oval track!
Legendary Hilltop Hosts Veteran's Salute MARIETTA, OHIO- The Legendary Hilltop Speedway will host a Memorial Day “Salute to the Troops”; All active or retired veterans admitted free with ID card.
Beckley It's the Gold Rush! And it's finally here for the 3rd try, the weather looks good so far!
BECKLEY, WEST VIRGINIA-Beckley will host a Gold Rush and a $2,000 to win Super Late Model AMRA event this Friday, May 23.
$2,000 to win super late models $200 to start. NO ENTRY FEE!!!! We will also give you a free transponder rental and pay your tolls one way (must bring receipts to pill draw). 30 Lap Main Event! $200 to the quick 6 winner courtesy of Allen & Sons Construction!!! Also if someone beats the track record for super lates of a 12.850 Strattis will give you an extra $500. So there is a chance for a super late to take home $2,700 Friday night!!! WOW!!
Also at intermission there will be a kids gold rush where the kids get to keep all the quarters they pick up. 3 lucky kids will get special quarters that will let them win bicycles courtesy of Hanover Contracting! There will be goodies for the kids given away all night!
We will also run all our other regular classes with a regular show including AMRA Open Wheel Modifieds, FASTRAK Crates, Outlaw Streets, Street Stocks, and Hornets.
General admission is only $12 with kids 6-10 $6 and 5 and under free! Pits cost only $25!
Gates open at 4 with driver's meeting at 6:45 and racing starting around 7:15.
So come out to the Inaugural Gold Rush this Friday night May 23rd at "The Fastest 3/8ths Mile in the South!" It's not going to be a show you want to miss!
Get all the info on beckleymotorspeedway.net
PRINCETON SPEEDWAY HOSTS TRIPLE CROWN
Princeton-Sunday.... May 25th 'THE' Triple Crown is coming to your Hometown Track at Princeton Speedway. The track will host the final leg of the three day racing Event for FASTRAK. Over 40,000.00 is at stake for the FASTRAK Memorial Day "Triple Crown" Racing will start in Charlotte on Friday, Wythe Raceway on Saturday and Sunday the Final Event at Princeton Speedway. Both Princeton and Wythe Raceway will have Twin Features for the Triple Crown. Mark your calendars and plan on Spending your Memorial Day at the Dirt Track!! This is an event you don't want to miss!! Spread the word
Jackson County Open For Business Friday
Jackson County Speedway – AMRA Modifieds plus regular show in all classes. To all Modlite drivers who are coming to race at Jackson County Speedway and Brushcreek Motorsports this weekend. We have been contacted by Brushcreek and they have added to our bonus. Now its two hundred for the same driver who wins both nights.
The Super Late Models brought a strong 16 car field for the fans to sit on the edge of their seats and watch. Wayne Hughes continued his fast time dominance. He set a blazing fast time of 13.137. The heat races were very competitive and racy as the fast times stuck even during race time. Ricky Williams won heat 1 and Harold Redman Jr. dominated heat 2. In the feature time were still quick as the drivers were still running 13.5's! Harold Redman Jr. had his car on a rail and went on to lead the whole feature. Wayne Hughes who started in the 3rd place seemed like he may have had something for him but ran out of time. As they do every week, Hughes and Williams put on an awesome show battling side by side for a long time. The car to watch watch Travis Brookover's 12B who started way back in the 14th place after a problem in the heat race. He battled his way side by side all the way to a high of 4th at once before falling back and finishing 6th. The top 5 were the #28R of Harold Redman followed by #1H Wayne Hughes and #12 Ricky Williams, 4th was #17N of Kenney Newhouse and rounding out the top 5 was the #115 of Zack Dohm with his 525 crate motor! All in all a great show with 16 very strong late models on hand!
The Modifieds were the first show after intermission and raindrops fell for just a minute. Before we get to the feature though we must mention that the other Hughes, Tate Hughes, continue his dominance in qualifying too. He set an amazingly fast time of a 14.432. Almost breaking Keith Bills track record. Tate went on to win heat 1, heat 2 was taken by Joe Cox and heat 3 by Joe Meadows in his #33. The modifieds had the biggest turn out of the night with 18 cars. In the feature as stated before raindrops fell just as we were getting ready to start. The race even with the rain falling went caution free! Tate Hughes dominated the show early, but lap traffic proved difficult and caught Cox and Meadows up to put on a heck of a show to the finish. Tate was blocking and Cox and Meadows were trying everything they could to figure out how to get around Hughes. Coming to the checkers they would be 3 wide at the line for first, but who would come out on top? It would be Tate Hughes leading the whole race followed by a gap of .210 the #41 of Joe Cox and the #33 of Joe Meadows ended up 3rd only .719 off the win. Rounding out the top 5 were the #11G of David Godfrey and the #17 of Jason Cochran. This was one amazing race that was one for the ages for the open wheel modified class.
Ohio Valley Speedway
"Kid's Night - Gold Rush"
Racing ALL Classes:
AMRA Late Model - AMRA Modified - Pure Stock - 4 Cylinder FWD - Mini-Wedges
ATOMIC SUMMARY May 17, 2014
ADVANCE SERVICES H & c AMRA MODIFIEDS (22) Heat One-KC Burdette, Brian Whiteman, Matt Holcomb, Eric Arledge, Bob Crace, Jr., Jimmy Lennex, Tim Tribby Heat Two-Dave Pinkerton, Kenny Johnson, Dave McWilliams, Aaron Pendleton, Jason Cottrill, Glenn Keaton, Pete Brunton Heat Three-Doug Adkins, Rob Stambaugh, Donnie Miller, Brandon Oliver, Tyler Hendrix, Tom Arnott, Bill Thorlan, Glenn East
Feature: Kenny Johnson, K-C Burdette, Dave Fireball Pinkerton, Matt Holcomb, Doug Adkins, Jimmy Lennex, Dave McWilliams, Eric Arledge, Bob Crace, Jr., Brandon Oliver, Jason Cottrill, Aaron Pendleton, Donnie Miller, Glenn Keaton, Tom Arnott, Bill Thorla,Pete Brunton, Rob Stambaugh, Glenn East,Tyler Hendrix, Brian Whiteman, Tim Tribby (DNS)
Skyline Speedway Summary , May 16
Late Model Results
1. 53C Andy Bond , 2. 28 Tyler Carpenter , 3. 50 Ronnie Mayle , 4. 20 Harold Redman , 5. 15W Ralph Withem , 6. 19 Dylan Bledsoe , 7. DT1 Darin Roush , 8. 88D Jimmy Smith , 9. 42 Chris Garnes , 10. 44J Jeremy Berwanger , 11. A55 Bob Adams Jr , 12. 7 Dan Morrison , 13. 1W DNS -Chris Garnes Had Fast Time 13.15
FasTrak Results
1. 57 Kyle Thomas , 2. 7JR Danny Thomas , 3. 77 Joel Prosser , 4. 14 Hayden Porter , 5. 8 Brandon Perine 6. 431 Andy Brown
Modified Results
1. 4 KC Burdette , 2. 1J Kenny Johnson , 3. 10 Kyle Bond , 4. 9R JP Roberts , 5. 5 Jess Hartman , 6. B4 Jeremy Blake , 7. 01 Andy Bond , 8. C7 Casey Fritz , 9.000 Robert Garnes , 10. 73 Rick Venham , 11. 11x Jesse Rupe , 12. 7L Mark Lunning , 13. B8 Mitch Bruton , 14. 27S Josh Spur , 15. 45 Nick Corbitt , 16. 14J Jeremy Jarvis , 17. 11W Jarrod Willis , 18. R2 Roy Roush
- Jess Hartman Had Fast Time 13.57
Modified Consi Not Moving Forward
R7 Shane Roush & 12 Cody Faulk
M.O.V.E Modified Results
1. 29 Gary Gould , 2. B4 Jeremy Blake , 3. 66 Terry Hinkle , 4. C8 Coleton Perine , 5. 30 Brad Dickson , 6. 17J Jim Ludwig , 7. 60G Jeff Gillman , 8. 12 Shelia Donahue , 9. 64F Brian Filkens , 10. 55 Shawn Donahue , 11. 8 Zack Perine , 12. 2 Jarrett McCarly , 13. 1M Dakota Long , 14. 79 Cody Bright
Street Stock Top 5
1. 427 Jeremy Adams , 2. 0 Adam Jones , 3. 88D AJ Cannon , 4. 7 Dean Swanson , 5. 47X Dwayne Stiers
4Cyl Results
1. 11M Kyle Moyer , 2. 17G Bradley Gebhart , 3. 47R Don Rufener Jr , 4. 07R Don Rufener III , 5. 27 Rusty Beasser , 6. J9 Jeff Rankin , 7. 24 John Rankin , 8. 7R Tammy Rufener DNS 9. 8RR DNS
Mini Wedge Results
1. 7 Zack Carr , 2. 5 Hunter Krivest , 3. 81 Aiden Powell , 4. 20 Kasey Rankin , 5. 44 Pierce Newlon , 6. 3D Alex Dunlap DNF
Enduro Results
1. 42 Eric Star , 2. 685 Cody Stalnaker , 3. 77R Howard Rock
MIDWAY SPEEDWAY 5/23
-DONNIE GARVEN MEMORIAL RACE , 50 LAPS , $800 TO WIN 4CYL.
Racing All Classes
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Atomic to host Hall of Fame
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO-Some of the biggest names in racing have passed through the gates of Atomic Speedway, including Indy 500 and Daytona 500 veterans, however, the success of the storied 3/8 mile high-banked oval lies in its grass-roots, locally dedicated racing pioneers. Saturday, May 24 many of those racing greats will be honored with the induction of the 2014 K-C/Atomic Speedway Hall of Fame inductions. In addition to the reunion-type atmosphere, race fans will be treated to a pair of $2,500 to win features: a 25-lap $2,500 main for the 410 Outlaw Sprints and a 25-lap $2,500 run for the Late models, plus Advanced Services Modifieds.
The first class inducted in April of 2010 included Audie Swartz, Delmas Conley, Dean Knittle, Sam Erwin, Dan Reno; Jr. Spencer, Myrl Williams, Charlie McCann, The Smalley Family, Bud and Joe Frazier, Wayne McGuire and members of The Chillicothe Stock Car Racing Association. Inducted in 2011 were George Habour, Bobby Morgan, George Branscom, Bob LeMaster, Bob Crace Sr., Bob Crace Jr. and Stan Jefferies.
Spike Spears, Jim Meeker, Harry Martin, Dale Jones, Gerald Palmer and the Karshner Family will be inducted into the KC/Atomic Hallof Fame this Saturday Night May 24th.
“The Golden Spike”, Spike Spears, Chillicothe, was always a fan favorite due to his contagious smile and always upbeat attitude. Spears will lead the way once again as the early sprint and modified ace makes his way to Victory Lane once again as a Hall of Famer. Spears was probably most noted for his legendary win in the "Buckeye 100" in 1971 when he beat a contingent of Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Northern Ohio drivers.
Jimmy Meeker, Chillicothe, affectionately known as "The Cigar Kid" is the next inductee. The night that Meeker told fellow racers and fans he was hanging up his helmet surely surprised people; what was not a surprise was that at the end of the night Jim was once again in the winners circle, a place he was very familiar with. This racing legend won many races in the supermodified and sprint car division and was one of a very select few to go out with a win.
Harry Martin the man behind many of the early write-ups and photos helped put “The Atomic” on the map with his stories and photos. Martin had a keen eye for capturing that perfect shot of cars at speed and an eye that captured those special moments in victory lane. His photography and writing skills let the rest of the world what Chillicothe area fans knew--Atomic Speedway was one of the finest racing venues in the nation.
Dale Jones was a pioneer in open wheel racing and aided in the start of Atomic Speedway. Jones was an early racer and Chillicothe business man who actually raced in the first event at the fabled high banks on Blain Hwy and later went on to be a successful sprint and midget car owner in USAC. Some of Myrl Williams' early cars were driven by Dale Jones.
“Palmer to the judges stand” was something nearly every race fan heard for decades at Atomic Speedway. Gerald Palmer was one of the fixtures that made Atomic Speedway click smoothly every Saturday night. If it needed repaired, Palmer was the man who took care of it, and always with a smile on his face. From anything from the backstretch lights to the phone in the ticket booth, he had them working every Saturday night.
For a time Atomic Speedway became K-C Raceway--- and gladly so. The Karshner-Cooper connecton in the namesake K-C Raceway brought the track back to life in 1995 after a year lay-off in 1984. When Atomic Speedway was setting empty it was the entire Karshner family that got together with Chillicothe businessman Ralph Cooper to purchase and resurrect the speed plant. It was under their ownership that the keystone events such as “The Night The Stars Come Out” and “The Freedom 40” came to be.
For more information please call 740-703-9749 or 740-663-4141 or visit the Atomic Speedway website at <<< www.atomicspeedway.net >>> Atomic is located 12 miles South of Chillicothe, Ohio off SR 23, two miles out Blain Highway between Chillicothe, Ohio and Waverly, Ohio at Alma.
Atomic is a Hoosier only track. Check the website for rule details and the NDRL site for the weekend tire rule for late models which sees the NDRL return July 25 and July 26.
Coming Events!
May 23- Atomic Get-together! Two Live Bands: Gates Open 5:00 p.m. Six to Noon band and Crossroad Station band May 24- Hall of Fame night honoring the 'rich' Atomic History of 'Racing Greats'
$2,500 to win Sprints! $2,500 to win Late Models plus AMRA Modifieds.
May 31- FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT #1 $5.00 Admission to Honor our fans! Sprints, AMRA Late Models, AMRA Modifieds, Street Stocks June 14- Veterans Night: Sprints, AMRA Modifieds, Street Stocks, Sport Mods
Both Six to Noon & Crossroad Station performing in the same night!!!! May 23 in the front parking lot of Atomic Speedway!
We invite everyone to come out & enjoy to of the best bands in southern Ohio! Music starts at 8 p.m. Gaates open 5 p.m.
Great music! Race ticket give aways! Really Freakin Hot Slim Jim Speed Eating Contest! Hanging out with great friends! Oh, and did I mention, getting to see performances from two of the best bands around!
Come on out & kick off Memorial weekend in style! Spend Friday evening enjoying awesome music then Saturday evening enjoying some awesome dirt track racing!
*Thanks to Bruce Hines for much of the information provided above
